Diagnostic Technologist - Casual

Location

Williamsport, PA | United States

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a casual Diagnostic Technologist! This role will work rotating shifts as needed, including rotating weekends, and holidays as needed. 

Whether you’re an experienced imaging professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.

Radiology Students may be considered but graduate techs will be given first consideration.

Purpose:
Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data—document patient history in electronic record as required.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation, and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect. Able to work as a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.

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Salary

$28.68 - $43.6 per hour